27 best Marvel characters that have never appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
By Mark Lynch
Has Hercules been in a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie?
If you think Thor’s new upbeat and happy personality is something, wait until you meet Hercules. There aren’t many gods in any genre that are as free as Hercules. He’s lived a life that some can only dream of. He’s joked and drank beer with Wolverine over stories, traded punches with the Hulk, battled cosmic beings with the entire Marvel universe, and loved both men and women throughout the cosmos.
As Herc’s time in Marvel Comics has progressed, he’s evolved as a character. There was a time when he was always drunk and making foolish mistakes. Now he’s sober and enjoying himself. He’s also expanded from Earth and Olympus and became a Guardian of the Galaxy in Al Ewing’s Guardian of the Galaxy comic book.
Hercules could be an Avenger. An obvious role, but Guardians of the Galaxy fits better. Who would’ve guessed that space would be Herc’s greatest adventure? He’d make a great solo movie. Hercules has enough personality to carry a movie on his own. He could battle any number of Olympians like Hades, Ares, or his father Zeus. If a connection to a current character is needed, he could fight the Hulk. All this needs is the proper casting and Hercules would be a huge success.
Primary Marvel adversaries: Hulk, Zeus, Thor